Body Limits Revealed

This film (drama)Also known asHuman Body: Pushing the Limits，is aUK, USAProducerporn video，At2008Released in year 。The dialogue language isEnglish，Current Douban rating8.3(For reference only)。

Explore the human body from unprecedented angles - how does the body respond in moments of crisis? When survival instincts emerge, how do cells and fibers react? Adult humans possess unique characteristics that make us the most exceptional species on Earth, allowing us to dominate the natural world. It enables us to transcend the limits of our planet and challenge the vastness of outer space; today, we can even delve deeper into the mysteries within the human body. The Discovery Channel's "Body Limits Revealed" will take viewers into the mysterious world beneath the skin, exploring the remarkable abilities that allow us to thrive even in the most critical and challenging situations. "Body Limits Revealed" is filmed around the globe, providing real-life examples of individuals who, in the face of unprecedented challenges, utilize their unique physical and mental strengths to surpass limits. The program employs advanced original animations and designs, along with captivating storytelling, enabling viewers to truly experience the various changes the human body undergoes in response to significant crises. From the immense power that emerges when the body faces a crisis, to its innate abilities in controlling pain, to the wonder of human vision and the secrets of sleep, the resilience and survival instincts that surface at different moments are astonishing. "Body Limits Revealed" will guide viewers on this exploration journey, showcasing the extraordinary human machine's powers rarely seen in everyday life. Here are the episode summaries of "Body Limits Revealed": Sight - The Window of the Soul Vision is the king of the senses. Over 80% of human understanding of the world comes from our eyes—without them, we would be lost. This episode delves into the vibrant world of the human visual system and discusses how humans have evolved to adapt since ancient times. The astonishing power behind our eyes will be demonstrated through real-life examples: a police officer relying on his vision to catch a fugitive during rush hour; a firefighter crawling through thick smoke in search of survivors; a lifeguard spotting a drowning man among a crowd on the beach. How does the human brain process the complex situations around us? We will learn a bit from the moving story of a man who successfully regained his sight after being blind for forty years. The episode will also explore the origins of dreams and the latest scientific breakthroughs: doctors can now place cameras directly inside the brain. As our eyes evolve over time, science may eventually grant them even greater power. Strength - Physical Power The human body is innately filled with strength and endurance. Bones are as strong as concrete, yet flexible enough not to shatter. They are even light enough to let us outrun a racehorse. In times of crisis, we can unleash incredible strength that even we wouldn't expect from ourselves. The program will show viewers the miraculous power of the human body in real life: when Mike Sud's trailer home was struck by a tornado, he was swept up in the storm but landed unscathed a quarter-mile away; a climber trapped under a half-ton boulder miraculously pushes it off; a star soccer player endures extreme pain and injury to finish the game; and a man demonstrates his ancestral survival instincts, swimming from England to France in fourteen hours. In these examples, the body's muscles, joints, ligaments, and bones reveal unprecedented strength. We possess greater energy and physical capability than we realize; but to understand these human traits, we must push our physical limits. Sensation - Neural Perception Just beneath the surface of the skin lies the antenna for perceiving our surroundings—these crucial tissues form the primary information superhighway: the nervous system. Millions of nerves carry sensations throughout the body, reaching the brain at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour. But what other functions does the nervous system perform that you may not know? Why can our fingers move faster than our minds? What is the actual sensation of temperature? What is pain, and how do humans control it? The episode will explore the real stories of this vital communication network, showing how the nervous system can save lives when the body reaches its limits. A father and daughter lost in the dry Australian outback battle death until their nervous systems trigger unknown survival instincts; a helicopter pilot's rapid response system allows him to escape a storm; and Shaolin monks can remain motionless while enduring tremendous external forces. These true stories will deepen our respect for the human nervous system: this vast electronic network enables various perceptions. Though mysterious, science has begun to unravel its workings, allowing us to learn how to control it. Brain Power - The Versatile Brain The greatest driving force of humanity in nature is a magnificent organ: the human brain. This central processing unit can generate impulse currents equivalent to all the phone calls made globally in a single day. The program will use advanced visuals to show how this complex and mysterious organ accelerates its function when faced with danger, effectively managing time to enable our escape. We will witness how certain ancient parts of the brain drive the most primal survival instincts and how sleep releases unknown powers within the brain. Perhaps we believe we are in control, but when we face extreme challenges, it is truly our brains that control everything. This episode will reveal through several true stories how the brain dominates our actions without our knowledge: it allows a group of firefighters to make the correct moves when trapped in a forest fire; it controls our primal urges for food; and it can adjust the body to survive thirty-five days without food when resources run low. Surprisingly, the brain is most active during sleep, with dreams being the best representation of the brain processing memories and impressions from waking moments. We discover that sleep is far more crucial for the brain than for the body, and the program will reveal the costs of neglecting sleep needs.